Unhappy....well, worried, that I just recieved another assignment deadline this morning and I now have 4 pieces to do in 3 weeks over Christmas. I'm not saying it's not possible, but as I really have to take the 4th week out of my possible work time, 3 weeks for 4 or maybe 5 big assignments is pushing it a bit. I've e-mailed one tutor to try and negotiate the deadline - as it's an exam alternative and I'm the only one doing it it should hopefully be possible, fingers seriously crossed!

Music and friendship - the answer to life's problems.

I heard Your voice
Whisper to the wild water
Step By Step
Slowly I turn - Máire Brennan

Grania wrote:I'm sure you'll be OK Dave, hang in there and don't give up yet!

Sadly, I've had to give up already, G. I've found out that I was able to get a refund on the ferry, but today was the last day that I could claim said refund. If I left it until tomorrow, I'd get nothing back. I know there's the Clannad gig in about 6 weeks to look forward to (fingers crossed!), but there's something special about those Christmas concerts. :(:(

Grania wrote: Unhappy....well, worried, that I just recieved another assignment deadline this morning and I now have 4 pieces to do in 3 weeks over Christmas. I'm not saying it's not possible, but as I really have to take the 4th week out of my possible work time, 3 weeks for 4 or maybe 5 big assignments is pushing it a bit.

Having been there, it's do-able - just pace yourself. Break it down into smaller pieces (i.e "I need to write (however many) words", and you might find it easier. If you can get an extension, of course, that'll help - and most tutors are more likely to think about it if you ask now, rather than later! Good luck!

Seems that the current cold snap will not be over soon, the weather forecast has promised daytime temperatures of -20C or colder for the whole Finland for the whole week! The cold record for this winter is already broken in Lapland, and it doesn't seem to ease off any time soon... I'm perfectly cozy and warm indoors indeed, but then again, I don't bother going outdoors unless I really need to!

I really hate to be the person to revive this thread but I need to let off a little steam!

I had a job interview yesterday morning, first I've ever gone for, and the people interviewing me told me that they would contact me to let me know whether or not I was successful either yesterday evening or this morning...at least, amid a haze of stress that is how I remember it. 5pm now and I still haven't heard from them. I am quite willing to accept it if I haven't got the job - it would be a miracle if I did - but couldn't they at least have the courtesy to let me know?

In the meantime I've been for another interview, a much more demanding one, and am now reaching the point of being so stressed out it won't take much to tip me into the hysterical....maybe today's will contact me first...

Music and friendship - the answer to life's problems.

I heard Your voice
Whisper to the wild water
Step By Step
Slowly I turn - Máire Brennan

((((((((((Grania)))))))))))) I know the waiting is the difficult part, especially in such a situation, but the interview is over, I'm sure you did your best but you can't do much more now so maybe you should do something nice for yourself for a change, relax? And as long as they don't say 'no', there's a big chance they will still say 'yes'. Fingers crossed!